Associations

MONTREAL | The Canadian Association of Midwives says it is “shocked” to learn of the letter received by the Midwifery Council of New Brunswick stating that the provincial government is suspending all funding to implement midwifery in the province, including funding to the Midwifery Council.

Alberta Medical Association president Dr. Michael Giuffre has been named one of Alberta’s most influential people.

Murray Koffler, the pharmacist who founded Shoppers Drug Mart more than fifty years ago, has been selected to receive the prestigious Pillar of Pharmacy award by the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy (CFP).

FREDERICTON | “Actuarial expertise and methods can help identify areas to lower healthcare costs,” says Jacques Lafrance, president of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.

TORONTO | The HealthAchieve conference and trade show has announced its lineup of speakers this year will include Colonel Chris Hadfield, Hélène Campbell and Sir Ken Robinson.